A tube scarf is considered a must-have item of women's clothing when cold weather sets in. Unlike a regular scarf, this item is more comfortable because there are no ends to get in the way. The item can be knitted using 1 or 2-turn knitting needles. The main thing is to choose the optimal canvas size.
Necessary tools and materials
A women's tube scarf with knitting needles (the product sizes can be both for adults and for children) can be knitted in 1 or 2 threads. The volume of the material will depend on this. If you design the fabric in 1 thread, the product acquires openwork and elegance.
To obtain a dense scarf designed for the winter season, you need to work in 2 turns. Such a thing will be less airy, but is characterized by the speed of knitting and preservation of shape.
If you do not want to create a pattern, you can use a material with an uneven shade or multi-colored fibers. As a result, you do not need to use additional accessories.
The width of the product when folded should be approximately 20-30 cm, when unfolded – 60 cm. Often the scarf is used for the cold season, so it should fit tightly around the neck. The wider the item, the longer the length should be. The optimal size is 40 cm.
List of tools:
- Auxiliary knitting needle. Required when framing designs with interlacing. Suitable with a curved shape to hold the fragments when transferring.
- Crochet hook or needle. Required for sewing the edges of the fabric.
- Circular knitting needles connected by a long line. Due to this, the main mass of the fabric can be transferred to the fishing line. If you have no experience in working with circular knitting needles, you can use regular ones. To design the work in 1 turn, the tool size should be 7-8 mm, in 2 turns - 3 mm.
- Markers. When creating a pattern, it is worth using small rings of bright colors. Markers should be fixed on the needle in front of the element.
Schemes with description of works for beginners
A women's tube scarf can be knitted with a 1x1, 2x2 elastic band with alternating 2 types of loops - purl and front. To select a pattern, it is worth making several samples with different ornament options. Using the sample, you can calculate the knitting density with the number of lines and the number of elements to start knitting. Often, the size of a classic pattern is 10x10 cm.
It is recommended to wash and dry the knitted sample on a flat horizontal surface in a straightened state. It is not advisable to iron the fabric, because the pattern will be deformed without further restoration. Then it is necessary to make an assessment of the appearance. If the fabric has not retained its original state, it is necessary to make adjustments to the calculations.
Features of knitting a product in the form of a pipe:
- Initially, you need to dial the elements, the number of which will depend on the selected pattern and the parameters obtained after creating the template. For example, if 1 cm in the sample is equal to 2 loops, and the width of the future product is 30 cm, then you need to dial 60 elements (the number of loops that fit in 1 cm of the sample must be multiplied by the width of the fabric). Corrections can be made when choosing the type of elastic. If the elastic is 2x2, the number of elements should be a multiple of 4, if 3x3 - a multiple of 6. In this case, you need to add the optimal number of fragments.
- After the set, the elements can be transferred to the fishing line, closing it into a ring. According to the pattern, you need to design the work in a circle from the 1st loop. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that the front fragments should be above the front ones, the back ones above the back ones.
- Once the required height is reached, it is allowed to close the elements. To do this, the first 2 loops in the line must be knitted together. The resulting element should be thrown onto the tool, continuing the work. When the line is finished, only 1 loop should remain, into which the cut edge of the material must be threaded and tightened.
When knitting a long product, it is recommended to additionally make 2 edge elements. The first fragment should be removed, continuing to work according to the pattern. The last fragment at the end of the line should be knitted with the front one. Further lines should be designed in the same way.
After closing the edge line, the end of the thread material should be long to connect the edges of the row. To sew, the scarf should be folded in 2. To sew the edges of the product, the remainder of the yarn from knitting the edge line must be threaded into the needle.
Suitable as decoration:
- brooch;
- beads;
- pieces of natural fur;
- rhinestones.
In one turn
A women's knitted tube scarf (the dimensions of the product in one turn must take into account the width and height of the fabric) has several standard parameters:
- for children under 3 years old – width 50 cm, length 30 cm;
- for children under 10 years old – width 55 cm, length 35 cm;
- for adults – width 60 cm, length 40 cm.
Often, the height is additionally indicated, which concerns the height of the finished product. When knitting in a circle with a seam, this parameter will coincide with the length, in seamless work - with the width.
The standard width is around 60 cm. However, the size may vary slightly, depending on the chosen pattern. For the item to fit tightly around the neck, the width should match the head circumference. In seamless knitting, you need to add 2-3 cm. However, to connect the parts of the fabric, it is recommended to increase the width by a few more centimeters. For a loose fit, the width should be calculated individually, starting from 60 cm.
The standard length/height of the product should be 2 times less than the width. For example, if the circumference is 60 cm, then the length will be no less than 30 cm. However, when designing a product that will act as a headdress, the length must be calculated individually. In this case, the standard height will be 55 cm. When knitting a very long piece, the width should increase to maintain proportions.
To create a 1-turn scarf, you need to make turning stitches using a straight tool. In this case, the product will have a seam.
Step-by-step description of the work:
- The pattern repeat must be equal to 12 elements.
- Make a set of loops, the number of which matches the width of the fabric.
- 1 row, make with face elements.
- The 2nd row consists of purl fragments.
- To create an ornament, remove the edge element. After that, before finishing the line, make a front loop, remove 4 fragments before working on an auxiliary tool, 4 front elements and knit 4 front fragments from an additional needle. Perform this pattern with alternation.
- Knit the next row with purl elements.
- In row 5, the loops should be knit.
- By analogy with the 5th row, make a new row, but with the pattern crossed. To do this, leave the removed elements behind the work to make a tilt in the other direction.
- The new line should consist of purl fragments.
- Continue decorating the ornament until the optimal height of the product is reached.
- Using a knitted stitch, sew the ends of the fabric together.
In two turns
A women's tube scarf with knitting needles (the sizes should not exceed the norm, otherwise the product will create unsightly folds on the neck) can be knitted in 2 ways:
- Seamless. It is necessary to work in a circle, without stopping and using a circular tool. When collecting elements, it is necessary to take into account 2 edge loops so that the edges of the canvas are even.
- With seam. You need to work in a turning technique. In this case, after shaping the outer fragment, you need to turn the knitting and start creating a new line. In this case, you do not need to make edge elements. By casting on and closing the loops, free edges will be created, the appearance of which will depend on the knitting method.
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, a seamless product may become stretched or skewed after some time. However, not everyone can make a neat seam.
Dimensions of a 2-turn scarf:
| Age | Height, cm | Total length, cm |
| From 4 to 6 years old | 15 | 99 |
| From 7 to 9 years old | 18 | 113 |
| From 10 to 12 years old | 20 | 127 |
| Adults | 22 | 141 |
When choosing a product model, you need to pay attention to the fabric. Do not assume that a long thing should be wider. If the standard parameters are exceeded, it will be problematic to place the scarf in neat folds in the neck area. However, a wider product can act as a headdress.
Width parameters:
- as a headdress – 50-60 cm;
- for wearing around the neck – 25 cm.
The length of the fabric should be within 140-170 cm. This is considered the optimal size given the variety of products. Due to this, the neck will not be hidden in large folds and blown through. At the same time, the scarf-pipe can be used as a hood.
Step-by-step description of the work:
- Considering the width of the fabric, calculate the loops, additionally adding 2 edge elements. Collect the required number of fragments on the tools.
- In the future, knitting is decorated with a French or zigzag elastic. To do this, in 1 line from the beginning to the end of the row, make 1 purl, 2 front crossed elements. At the end of the line, make a purl loop.
- In the 2nd row, make a front, 2 crossed back (pass the 2nd back loop in front of the fabric, then make the back element) and 1 front fragment. Alternate the elements until the end of the row.
- Knit 4 rows of stitches alternating until the height of the fabric matches the length of the product.
- Using the classic technique, close the loops.
- When cutting the yarn, leave a 25 cm piece.
- Use a needle to assemble the scarf using a blind stitch.
With a checkerboard pattern
To create a scarf in the form of a tube with a checkerboard pattern, the work must be designed in a circle.
Operating algorithm:
- Initially make a set of 320 elements. To remember the beginning of the circular stitch, it is recommended to use a contrasting thread or marker.
- From rows 1 to 3, knit 4 purl and 3 front fragments. Then make 7 purl and 3 front elements (alternate until the end of the row). At the end, make 3 purl fragments.
- In row 4, the loops should be knit.
- From the 5th to the 7th row, first knit 2 front and 7 back elements. Then repeat the pattern of 3 front and 7 back fragments until the end of the rows. The outer loops in these rows should be front.
- Row 8 consists of face loops.
- Continue knitting the pattern in the same way as the previous rows until the product reaches 25 cm in height. Finish the work with 7 circular stitches.
- Close the elements and secure the piece of yarn.
English elastic
A women's knitted tube scarf (the sizes in each specific case should be selected individually) can be decorated with an English elastic band to create a modern, beautiful and stylish product. At the same time, the item will stretch well, which makes it easier to take off and put on. This method helps to create a comfortable and voluminous snood, which is always in high demand.
You need to cast on an odd number of elements so that the elastic pattern matches the edges. Due to this, the pattern at the beginning and end of the line will have the same type of loop. The first element in each new line should be an edge one. The working yarn should be behind the tool. The edge fragment should be removed behind the front wall, moving from right to left.
A diagram with a detailed description of knitting:
- Cast on 49 elements. The end of the yarn should be long for ease of sewing the edges of the product.
- In row 1, make a front element and a yarn over. Remove the new back element without knitting. Knit the rapport of row 1 to the end with alternation.
- The penultimate element should be the front one, the outer one – the edge one. The last loop should always be the back one. As a result, a pattern in the form of crossed braids will be created.
- Turn the canvas over and remove the edge element.
- In the 2nd and other rows, remove the purl fragments without knitting together with the yarn over as purl. If the element goes together with the yarn over, knit the stitches as faces together with the yarn over. The edge detail should be purl.
- To obtain a scarf 145-150 cm long, knit only 130 cm, because after the first wash the size of the fabric will increase by 15-20 cm. This is due to the fact that the English elastic has an elastic edge.
- Having formed 130 cm, close the edge line. With the piece of yarn that remained after the initial cast-on, sew the edges of the product.
- According to this pattern, the width of the finished scarf is 30 cm, the length is 148 cm.
Secrets for Beginners
Secrets for Beginners:
- Initially, the fabric will have a wavy shape. To obtain an even and clear pattern, it is recommended to wash and stretch the finished scarf.
- For knitting, it is permissible to use bamboo, plastic, steel or aluminum knitting needles. Knitting needles with a Teflon coating are considered comfortable. If you do not have much experience in knitting, you should take tools made of durable material.
- The size of the knitting tool should be selected taking into account the thickness of the thread material. This information is often indicated on the yarn label. If this information is not available, when choosing the size of the knitting needles, you need to focus on the thickness of the yarn. If the thread is thin, the diameter of the needles should be 1 mm larger. If the yarn is thick, the diameter of the knitting needles should be 2 mm larger.
- When choosing circular tools, the length of the needles should match the height of the scarf. This will prevent wrinkles and folds from forming during work.
- When creating stitches from loops, it is necessary to control the height of the product, which should be the same on each side. At the same time, the density should not decrease or increase.
- For the summer version, thin cotton yarn that allows air to pass through well is suitable. For the mid-season version, bamboo or acrylic material is suitable. It is better to knit a winter scarf from a mixed type of threads with the inclusion of acrylic and wool. Due to this, the item will be warm and will not deform during washing.
Not only experienced but also novice craftsmen can knit a scarf in the form of a collar or a tube. In this case, it is necessary to know the dimensions of the future fabric so that the thing looks beautiful on a woman's neck and head. If you have experience, the product can be knitted in a circle so that there is no seam. Beginner knitters are recommended to make a simple scarf of the required height and width, then you can stitch the edges using a knitted seam.
Video about knitting a scarf-tube with knitting needles
How to knit a tube scarf with knitting needles: